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Also check out 2026 LeucadiART WALK on the Del Mar Patch calendar

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What's up Del Mar! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Del Mar leaders want prosecutors looking into Seaside Ridge now
  • How a Del Mar autism clinic grew into a national care model
  • Indie rockers Wild Pink are bringing their new album to Del Mar

Also on today's calendar: 2026 LeucadiART WALK and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Humid, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 84, low: 67.
  • Thursday: Humid, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Coastal SoCal enclave demands probe into California AG over housing development, campaign donations (nypost.com) — Del Mar's City Council has formally asked federal and county prosecutors to review potential conflicts of interest tied to the proposed Seaside Ridge housing project and affordable units at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. The move escalates a long-running legal and political fight over where the city will meet its affordable housing obligations, and whether relationships and campaign donations involving project backers and state officials have influenced the process.
   

2. Value-Based Autism Care Is Why Cortica Grows As Rivals Exit States (forbes.com) — Del Mar parents may be interested that a major autism-care company started from a private practice in Del Mar in 2014 before expanding nationwide. The piece explains how Cortica's physician-led, interdisciplinary model reduces intensive ABA hours, secures value-based contracts with insurers, and aims to integrate autism care fully into mainstream pediatric medicine over the next decade.
   

3. Wild Pink debuts video for 'Still Coming Down [Chapter IV]' (northerntransmissions.com) — Music fans in Del Mar can catch Wild Pink live at The Sound on October 16 as part of the band's fall tour. The article also introduces their new album "Still Coming Down," highlights the emotional new single about parenthood, and lists other U.S. and European tour stops supporting the release.
   

4. BH Monday: Carroll on Luster's Dominant King's Plate (bloodhorse.com) — Del Mar racing fans get a shoutout as analysts preview the Aug. 22 Pacific Classic (G1) at the local track, including a Japanese contender. The episode also recaps Canada's King's Plate, discusses Hall of Fame credentials for recent stars, and looks ahead to Saratoga's Alabama Stakes, all in a weekly BloodHorse racing podcast.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday August 18
  • Josephine Starr LIVE at Belly Up →
    Belly Up Tavern, 143 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach
    7:00 pm
    • Wednesday August 19
  • Start Smart Driving Safety Class
    San Dieguito HS Academy Mosaic Cafe
    6:00 pm
    • Saturday August 22
  • Make succullent
    American Legion Post 416 210 W F St #3525, Encinitas, CA 92024
    8:00 am
  • Matt Heinecke →
    Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa, 5921 Valencia Cir, Rancho Santa Fe
    5:30 pm
    • Sunday August 23
  • Kathleen 365 birthday
    American Legion Post 416 210 W F St #3525, Encinitas, CA 92024
    8:00 am
  • Mike Myrdal →
    Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa, 5921 Valencia Cir, Rancho Santa Fe
    5:00 pm
    • Wednesday August 26
  • School Picture Day
    Sunset High (Continuation) Encinitas, CA 92024
    8:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for USPS Mail Clerk in San Diego. Apply here.
  • Marriott Vacations Worldwide posted a job opening for Night Auditor in San Diego. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Del Mar here.

Ok Del Mar! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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